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staircase
UK
/ˈsteə.keɪs/
US
/ˈstɛr.keɪs/
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staircase
noun
staircases
pl
UK
/ˈsteə.keɪs/
US
/ˈstɛr.keɪs/
лестница
The old wooden staircase creaked with every step.
Старая деревянная лестница скрипела при каждом шаге.
лестничная клетка
The fire escape was located at the end of the staircase.
Пожарная лестница находилась в конце лестничной клетки.
Synonyms
stair
stairway
ladder
escalator
steps
staircase
verb
staircased
Past Simple
staircased
Past Participle
staircasing
Gerund
Rare; chiefly technical or in UK shared-ownership housing contexts.
Synonyms
mount
climb
ascend
stagger
step
terrace
tier
equip
provide (with stairs)
fit
install
staircase
adjective
UK
/ˈsteəkeɪs/
US
/ˈsterkeɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., staircase window, staircase wall).
Synonyms
stairway-style
stair-like
steplike
stepped
stairwell
stairway
stair
Definitions
staircase
noun
A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building.
The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with a red carpet and golden railings.
A flight of stairs with its supporting framework, banisters, etc.
The old wooden staircase creaked with every step as she ascended to the attic.
staircase
verb
To arrange, rise, or make something rise in a series of steps or tiers.
The auditorium seats were staircased to give every spectator a clear view.
In shared-ownership housing, to increase one’s equity share in a property incrementally.
They plan to staircase to full ownership over the next five years.
staircase
adjective
Relating to, situated on, or designed for a staircase.
The staircase landing was carpeted in red.
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